SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of efforts to address a teacher shortage and encourage Illinois students to pursue a career in elementary and secondary education, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing the creation of a public school teacher reimbursement grant...
JOLIET, Ill. — As part of her ongoing commitment to public safety, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed a bill to increase the preparedness of health care facilities during water disruption events. “In a health care setting, access to water helps to ensure a...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting the upcoming availability of housing assistance grants from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IDHA) through the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF). “Many households...
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, passed legislation to prohibit the dangerous incineration of the synthetic substance, perfluoroalkyl, which has been shown to release excessive amounts of cancer-causing chemicals. “My first...
CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to improve public safety, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, recently helped pass a measure to cut down on street racing and dangerous stunts also known as ‘street sideshows’, which put lives at risk. “By disregarding speed...